Pony left with 18-inch wound after deliberate attack *warning: graphic images*

A pony was left with an 18-inch wound that needed 28 stitches after what is thought to be a deliberate and “cruel” attack in Scotland.

The 12-year-old grey, a Connemara/Highland, was found with the gaping wound in the Shivas area of Ythanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire.

It is understood the attack took place between 4.30pm on Friday, 30 November and 11am the following day, 1 December.

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones